Beanstock set for Saturday in Braintree

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The music festival raises money and awareness of the fight against substance use disorder.

BRAINTREE − The third annual Beanstock Music Festival will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at French's Common, next to Braintree Town Hall.

There will be performances by eight bands, headlined by the Aldous Collins Band. In addition, there will be games, information on substance use disorder, Narcan training, local vendors and food trucks.

The festival remembers the life of Nick Bean and all the others lives lost to substance abuse disorder. They will be remembered in a candlelight vigil that concludes the event at 8 p.m.

The festival benefits The Sun Will Rise Foundation, which supports programs in Braintree, Quincy, Weymouth and surrounding towns to combat substance use disorder. Admission is $5 and no alcohol or drugs will be allowed.

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